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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.16, 9,221.07 and 2,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.16, 9,221.07 and 2,452.50 is: 3,676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.16 : 9,221.07 = 2,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.16/9,221.07 = 2,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.16x = 9,221.07 × 2,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.16x = 22,614,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,674.18/6,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.49

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